The unit is the first of ten arrays with Hydrogen Processing Units (HPUs) scheduled to be installed at the site by early 2026. Once complete, the project will have a total capacity of 100 MW and is expected to produce up to 15,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen per year. This will replace around 20% of the grey hydrogen currently consumed at the refinery, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 110,000 tonnes per year (Scope 1 and 2, CO₂e).
Andy Marsh, CEO of Plug Power, commented: “Plug is building the next generation of industrial energy solutions, and our collaboration with Galp shows that large-scale hydrogen is ready today. This system will be a model for what’s possible across Europe’s refining sector and the broader energy industry.”
Ronald Doesburg, Galp’s EVP for the Industrial business unit, added: “Half of all grey hydrogen demand sits today in refineries and chemical plants. With our first 100 MW, we will have started the decarbonisation of our Sines refinery. It’s a decisive first step for Galp, but also for the industry.”
Galp announced its decision to build the 100 MW electrolysis unit, along with an HVO/SAF unit, in September 2023 as part of a €650 million investment. Construction began shortly after the final investment decision and is progressing according to plan.
